Attuned Leadership for Women: Rewrite the Rules of Success and Satisfaction - Stress to Strength, Part 3: Master Nervous System Regulation with Shawnee Thornton Hardy

Stress to Strength, Part 3: Master Nervous System Regulation with Shawnee Thornton Hardy

08/08/23 • 61 min

Attuned Leadership for Women: Rewrite the Rules of Success and Satisfaction

In this episode, join Dr. Crystal Frazee, PT and special guest Shawnee Thornton-Hardy as they unpack a treasure trove of practical, body-based techniques designed to help you master nervous system regulation. They’re not here to throw buzzwords your way – this is about real-world strategies that they use themselves and that have been transformative for their clients.
Highlights:

[00:04:28] What is regulation?

[00:07:45] Anchoring throughout the day.

[00:11:46] Grounding practices for overwhelming sensations.

[00:19:44] Exploring stress in the body.

[00:22:24] Resilience and stress regulation.

[00:25:20] Self-contact and tactile tools.

[00:29:34] Neuroplasticity and rewiring the brain.

[00:36:07] Breathing for managing chronic stress.

[00:40:32] Humming for regulation.

[00:42:12] Glimmers and positive emotions.

[00:47:30] Gaslighting, emotional expression, and the trauma of being a woman.

[00:51:05] Reclaiming our core selves.

[00:58:47] Mindfulness during everyday activities.

Mentioned In This Episode:

Part 1 of the Stress to Strength Series: Episode 008, Build Capacity Management

Part 2 of the Stress to Strength Series: Episode 009, Create Your Stress Map

FREE PDF Training Stress & Overwhelm Relief Game Plan

About Shawnee Thornton Hardy:

Shawnee Thornton-Hardy is a seasoned business owner, accomplished author, and beacon of resilience. As a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), she has meticulously honed her expertise at the intersection of mind-body practices and holistic healing.

With a forthcoming book, “Yoga Therapy for Children and Teens with Complex Needs: A somatosensory approach to mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing,” set to launch on August 21, 2023, Shawnee is a thought leader in making mindfulness and nervous system mastery accessible. Her profound dedication to inclusivity and accessibility resonates through her pioneering work, making her a sought-after international speaker and trainer.

Her journey has been a testament to the power of healing, having triumphed over cancer and celebrating her approaching one-year milestone of living cancer-free. Shawnee’s heart-centered mission is guiding individuals through trauma, grief, neurodiversity, disability,

Register for Crystal's Free Virtual Training - The Well for Women Leaders June 6th 12:00-1:00 pm EST. It will be experiential learning plus Q&A on how to use Body Wisdom to feel more grounded and elevate your presence, communication, resilience, and impact.
Connect with Crystal Online:
Crystal's WebsiteCrystal's LinkedInCrystal's InstagramCrystal's TikTok FREE Leadership Resources from Crystal:

Free Short Audio Training: How to Run Your Day Without It Running You
Free PDF Training: Stress & Overwhelm Relief Game Plan

Get updates about Crystal's upcoming book! REVIVE: The Working Woman's Unexpected Guide to Recovering from Burnout

[00:04:28] What is regulation?

[00:07:45] Anchoring throughout the day.

[00:11:46] Grounding practices for overwhelming sensations.

[00:19:44] Exploring stress in the body.

[00:22:24] Resilience and stress regulation.

[00:25:20] Self-contact and tactile tools.

[00:29:34] Neuroplasticity and rewiring the brain.

[00:36:07] Breathing for managing chronic stress.

[00:40:32] Humming for regulation.

[00:42:12] Glimmers and positive emotions.

[00:47:30] Gaslighting, emotional expression, and the trauma of being a woman.

[00:51:05] Reclaiming our core selves.

[00:58:47] Mindfulness during everyday activities.

Mentioned In This Episode:

Part 1 of the Stress to Strength Series: Episode 008, Build Capacity Management

Part 2 of the Stress to Strength Series: Episode 009, Create Your Stress Map

FREE PDF Training Stress & Overwhelm Relief Game Plan

About Shawnee Thornton Hardy:

Free Short Audio Training: How to Run Your Day Without It Running You
Free PDF Training: Stress & Overwhelm Relief Game Plan

Get updates about Crystal's upcoming book! REVIVE: The Working Woman's Unexpected Guide to Recovering from Burnout

Previous Episode

Stress to Strength, Part 2: Create Your Stress Map

**This episode is the second in the “Stress to Strength” Series!**

The Stress to Strength series continues in Episode 009 as Dr. Crystal Frazee introduces you to the concept of stress mapping as the most effective way for women to identify and manage stress levels. Culturally conditioned to tune out your Body Wisdom, this show walks you step-by-step to tune in and develop a personalized approach to stress management that will blow everything you’ve learned previously out of the water.

The truth is that there is no generic ‘self-care’ that will help as much as having the power to identify the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral indicators of stress unique to you. By mastering this skill, you’ll have a competitive edge that also helps you feel more satisfied and sustainable.

You won’t want to miss this empowering episode!
Highlights:

[00:01:00] Deciphering your stress map.

[00:04:07] Matching stress management strategies.

[00:09:26] Baseline stress levels.

[00:14:36] Closing the stress cycle.

[00:16:31] Another way to manage stress.

[00:20:32] Fatigue as a sign of stress.

[00:23:13] Behaviors as signs of stress.

[00:26:26] Medium stress and coping mechanisms.

[00:30:13] Lower stress levels at work.

[00:36:33] Burnout for working women.

[00:39:05] Specific stress triggers for you.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• Part 1 of the Stress to Strength Series: Episode 008, Build Capacity Management

• FREE PDF Training Stress & Overwhelm Relief Game Plan

• Book by Emily and Amelia Nagoski Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking The Stress Cycle

Free Short Audio Training: How to Run Your Day Without It Running You
Free PDF Training: Stress & Overwhelm Relief Game Plan

Get updates about Crystal's upcoming book! REVIVE: The Working Woman's Unexpected Guide to Recovering from Burnout

Next Episode

Stress to Strength, Part 4: Unfuckwithable Stress Resilience Using the Somatic Attunement Method

**This episode is the fourth in the “Stress to Strength” Series!**
Guided by Dr. Crystal Frazee, the creator of the Somatic Attunement MethodTM, this episode is the pinnacle of the series and reveals the practical knowledge you need for stress resilience to feel doable in your busy life.
She connects the dots between understanding your body's cues of stress (shared in Episode 009) and how to know which nervous system regulation techniques to use (from Episode 010) for the best stress management with the least amount of time or energy investment.
Get ready to elevate your stress-busting game as a professional woman and discover the secrets to unlocking your internal resilience. Stress does not have to take a toll on your performance, relationships, or career potential when you understand these tried and true Stress Resilience skills.
Tune in and learn how to use the Somatic Attunement MethodTM to be unfuckwithable and confident that you can weather any storm that comes your way!
Highlights:

[00:02:17] Stress Map and Nervous System Regulation.
[00:05:23] Completing the Stress Map to be Unfuckwithable.

[00:11:31] Fine-tune stress management techniques.

[00:14:45] Low-stress techniques and exercise.

[00:17:28] Sleep, light exposure, and stress management.

[00:29:38] Responding to medium stress levels.
[00:34:31] Regulation practices reduce high stress.

[00:35:23] Break Room Therapy.

[00:35:05] Meet intense energy with movement and manual pressure.

[00:41:22] Stress resilience empowers women.

Other Episodes in the Stress to Strength Series

Mentioned In This Episode:

- Break Room Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI
- Swannick Blue Light Blocking Glasses to Improve Sleep

Free Short Audio Training: How to Run Your Day Without It Running You
Free PDF Training: Stress & Overwhelm Relief Game Plan

Get updates about Crystal's upcoming book! REVIVE: The Working Woman's Unexpected Guide to Recovering from Burnout

Attuned Leadership for Women: Rewrite the Rules of Success and Satisfaction - Stress to Strength, Part 3: Master Nervous System Regulation with Shawnee Thornton Hardy

Transcript

00:00Dr. Crystal Frazee

Have you ever wondered how to shift from feeling stressed out, like really stressed out, where you feel your heart pounding in your throat, your mind is racing, and you can't sit still to being grounded, clear, and in control? I'm asking because it's so important as a woman leader that when you notice cues of stress in your body, you know how to transform it. Double standards and microaggressions happen frequently and yo